Types of
Joints
By Kagan Alamina & Mia Cutkelvin
October 26th, 2022
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Agenda
01 What is a Joint?
02 Why are Joints important?
03 Explain the types of Joints.
04 Conclusion
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What is a Joint?
Joints hold the bones of the
skeleton together and support
movement. They can be grouped
together by function and structure.
Joints can be classified as fibrous,
cartilaginous, or synovial.
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Why are Joints Important?
Joints allow us to be flexible by
lubricating our bones to provide
movement without friction.
Joints can be classified as fibrous,
cartilaginous, or synovial.
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Types of Joints
Immovable Joint
Immovable joints are fibrous joints. These joints
do not have synovial fluid or synovial
membranes.
These joints do not allow movement and
contain no joint cavity and are held together
structurally by thick fibrous connective tissue.
These joints are important for stability and
protection.
Immovable joints are found in the skull
structure.
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Types of Joints
Ball & Socket Joint
The Ball and Socket joints are apart
of the synovial joints. It is primarily
found in the shoulders and hips. This
joint allows the movement in all
directions.
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Types of Joints
Saddle Joint
Mia
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Types of Joints
Hinge Joint
The hinge joints are apart of the
synovial joints. This joint allow
motions primarily in one plane. The
hinge joint is found in the elbow,
knee, interphalangeal joints of the
hand and foot, and also the
tibiotalar joint of the ankle.
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Types of Joints
Pivot Joint
Mia
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Types of Joints
Condyloid Joint
Mia
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Types of Joints
Gliding Joint
Gliding joints are composed of two
smooth surfaces that slide over one
another that produce limited
movement. It is found in the carpals
and tarsals.
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04 Thank you